Ajay Towers Indiranagar, Bangalore

Experts Discuss 'Demagnetizing' Bengaluru to Manage Growth and Traffic

Experts at the India Today Karnataka Summit 2026 discussed strategies to manage Bengaluru's rapid growth, suggesting a need to 'demagnetize' the city by decentralizing development to surrounding areas and promoting WFH. They highlighted that the city's infrastructure, particularly roads and public transport, is struggling to keep pace with population growth.

Bengaluru to White-Top 450 km of Roads to Combat Potholes

Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd (B-SMILE) is developing a blueprint to white-top ( Cement plastering ) , an additional 450 kilometers of roads across the city at an estimated cost of Rs 30 billion. The project also includes improvements to footpaths, contributing to better urban infrastructure and commuter safety.

During Q2'2026, average property prices for Ajay Towers moved from ₹ 10,800/sqft to ₹ 11,150/sqft, reflecting a 3.24% rise.

West Asia conflict impacts Bengaluru's housing projects, causing material shortages

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted the supply chain of construction materials, leading to potential delays of three to six months in completing housing projects in Bengaluru. Credai, Karnataka, plans to approach K-RERA seeking extensions under the 'force majeure clause' due to these supply chain disruptions and rising material prices.